Virus-hit England 174-0 at lunch in 1st test vs Pakistan

England shake off virus to lead 174-0 at lunch on first day against Pakistan

The drama of the day started before a ball was even bowled, as at 7:30am local time it was confirmed that the game would go ahead as planned after a virus that had swept through the England camp had threatened to postpone the start of proceedings for 24 hours.

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett get England off to fast start in Pakistan

Crawley went into the break unbeaten on 91 from 79 balls

Virus-hit England 174-0 at lunch in 1st test vs Pakistan

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett provided virus-hit England with an electrifying start to its first test in Pakistan in 17 years on Thursday.

Virus-hit England 174-0 at lunch in 1st test vs Pakistan

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett provided virus-hit England with an electrifying start to its first test in Pakistan in 17 years on Thursday.

Virus-hit England 174-0 at lunch in 1st test vs Pakistan

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett provided virus-hit England with an electrifying start to its first test in Pakistan in 17 years on Thursday.

Virus-hit England 174-0 at lunch in 1st test vs Pakistan

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett provided virus-hit England with an electrifying start to its first test in Pakistan in 17 years on Thursday.